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Officer Spotlight: FFA's Faith Sopa

Officer Spotlight: FFA’s Faith Sopa

Ian Dudley March 10, 2025

For a certain AHS student, FFA is more than just a club -- it's a way of life. Junior Faith Sopa is the Secretary of the Amherst chapter of FFA. Faith has been in FFA from 7th through 11th grade, but...

Hailey Groholski might be posing in the snow for this picture, but she is looking forward to soaking up some warm weather and sunshine during her trip to Florida.

Spring Break Trips and ‘Staycations’ Top List of Juniors

Tess Jeske March 10, 2025

Spring Break -- the time when students get to relax and don’t have to worry about waking up early to go to school or do homework. It’s a time for students to hang out with family and friends or go...

Sascha Gollon has her smile ready to go for her softball debut during Spring Break.

Class of 2027 Shares Thoughts of Spring Break

Addison Allen March 10, 2025

With Spring Break approaching, a couple of sophomore students have decided to share the inside scoop on their spring break plans. Carlee Patoka is planning to go to Florida with one of her best friends,...

Winter Formal Born Out of Love of AHS Student

Winter Formal Born Out of Love of AHS Student

Merry Dudley March 9, 2025

Despite a seasonal cold snap, the Amherst High School cafeteria was the hottest place to be on January 25 as students danced the night away at its annual Winter Formal dance. This year’s royal...

The IBA: "got game, bruh?"

The IBA: “got game, bruh?”

February 21, 2025

After giving it some thought, and playing with various words and phrases, I've settled on "got game, bruh?" as my preferred slogan for the Amherst High School Intramural Basketball Association (IBA). It...

Sweden Not Unlike Wisconsin in Many Ways

Sweden Not Unlike Wisconsin in Many Ways

Cornelia Larsson February 13, 2025

As a Swedish exchange student who came to Wisconsin at 18 years of age, experiencing winter in Wisconsin has been alike but different in many ways. Wisconsin and Sweden are on two different continents,...

Brett Weiss holding his book that he wrote.

Gaming Culture is Ever-Evolving

Everett Stremkowski February 13, 2025

Video game culture is ever-evolving, and despite the decline in some games and platforms, remains vibrant and active among students and even some staff members. Physics teacher Jordan Dobbe plays a...

Mr. Lynch coming up with lesson plans

Teachers Also Dream of Spring Break

Whytni Venne February 12, 2025

What are the Amherst High School’s staff up to for spring break this year? Well, one of our Spanish teachers, Profe Van Sluys is planning on traveling around Wisconsin and visiting the state parks....

Amherst Questioned: Flowers or Chocolate?

Amherst Questioned: Flowers or Chocolate?

Naomi Bohm February 12, 2025

With the celebration of Valentine's Day, flowers and chocolates are the minds of many which begs the question, "Would you rather get flowers or chocolates?" “I’d rather receive flowers because I could...

A Deep Dive into Sports Students Would Like to Add

A Deep Dive into Sports Students Would Like to Add

Solomon Daniel Towne February 12, 2025

With the expansion of Amherst and its options for students, students were recently asked if there were any sports or clubs that they think should be added to the school’s curriculum? And why that certain...

Virtual School Days Preferred over Make-up Days

Virtual School Days Preferred over Make-up Days

Jacob Scipior, enter February 11, 2025

School districts are increasingly turn to online learning at least when it comes to major storms, signaling an end to traditional snow days. With winter being the season, schools are closing due to...

Falcons Oppose Socks with Sandals

Falcons Oppose Socks with Sandals

Katie Lechton February 11, 2025

With winter being in the stage of changing temperatures, students have to change what they wear in order to be best suited with the elements. This pertains to footwear especially as more students have...

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